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The Jewish Representative Council of Ireland reported 143 antisemitic incidents experienced by members of Ireland’s Jewish community between July 17, 2025 and January 9, 2026; the report describes community reports, not verified crime statistics. Relations with Israel are strained, and recent reports indicate that Jewish community events are taking additional security precautions. In mid-October, a Dublin hotel canceled 70 rooms booked for delegates to an antisemitism conference after asking whether it was connected to the Israeli military. In early October, Dublin’s primary synagogue held a smaller commemoration rather than a public memorial because of concern someone might cause physical harm. Travelers should stay alert near demonstrations and follow security guidance from local Jewish venues....
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Relations with Israel are strained amid Ireland’s critical stance toward Israeli policy. On September 8, 2026, Ireland joined a group of countries announcing sanctions on products from Israeli settlements....
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AIG says John Gillick is no longer working for the company after antisemitic posts appeared on his X account, including slurs against Jews and a call for Jews in Ireland to be expelled. Gillick said the account had been compromised, and AIG described the posts as fraudulently published....
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irishtimes.com

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Letters to the editor discuss Zionism, Israel and antisemitism. One writer refers to a “Zionist lobby” within Ireland’s Jewish community, while other contributors argue for distinguishing criticism of Israel from antisemitism.
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irishtimes.com
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The Irish Times reports that a Dublin hotel cancelled a booking for 70 delegates to a conference on combating antisemitism after asking whether the Israeli military would be involved. The hotel gave no explanation for the cancellation.
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irishtimes.com

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ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt warned Irish leaders that hostility toward Israel is contributing to antisemitism and putting Jewish communities at risk. An ADL report cited 143 antisemitic incidents in Ireland over six months in 2025.
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telegraph.co.uk
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A Dublin hotel canceled 70 rooms booked for delegates to an antisemitism conference after questioning whether the event was connected to the Israeli military. The gathering was a civilian conference.
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jpost.com

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Protesters in Dublin joined a march organized by the Irish Palestine Solidarity Campaign, calling for an end to Israeli strikes on Gaza. No incident targeting Jews or Israelis was reported.
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al-monitor.com

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In an opinion essay, the writer says Jews in Ireland face increasing hostility and threats because they are Jewish. The piece also says a play presenting October 7 victims’ testimony has been unable to find an Irish venue.
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irishtimes.com

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The Jewish Telegraphic Agency reports that UEFA barred two Israeli reporters from a post-match press conference. An Irish staff member also accused an Israeli player of spitting at him during the match.
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jta.org

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Former FA chair David Bernstein said Irish players’ gestures and refusal to shake hands with their Israeli opponents were insulting and may have breached UEFA rules. The article also recalls criticism of police handling of Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters in Birmingham....
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thejc.com

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Protesters threw tennis balls marked with Palestinian flags and “#StopTheGame” onto the pitch at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, interrupting the match. A man carrying what appeared to be a Palestinian flag also ran onto the field and was removed by security....
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theguardian.com
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Unfortunately, antisemitism can be found anywhere: I'm just one person, and it's only one experience, but I haven't encountered antisemitism in Ireland at all.
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I don't feel unsafe, or feel any bigotry directly. Ireland is a welcoming and tolerant place, but instances like in the article should be called out for what it is.
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